A patient is to receive nitroglycerin ointment,1 inch STAT,for elevated blood pressure.What must the nurse do before giving this drug?

Name: A patient is to receive nitroglycerin ointment,1 inch STAT,for elevated blood pressure.What must the nurse do before giving this drug?
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In general,the nurse should always put on disposable gloves before giving a transdermal drug.A common side effect of nitroglycerin ointment is headache.This side effect can affect the nurse if he or she gets it on the skin.

A Patient Is to Receive Nitroglycerin Ointment,1 Inch STAT,for Elevated